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Doran Beach

Bodega Bay

"Plenty of space for everyone"
"Good place for kids to run around. Beach is shallow"
Eat at picnic tables on windy days (sand gets everywhere)

Two miles of flat, sandy shoreline make this the most accessible beach in Bodega Bay. Bring a kite for the steady breeze, watch shorebirds wheel overhead, or claim a picnic table before the sunset crowds arrive.

They recommend it:

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4.7

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  • Expansive sandy shoreline
  • Shallow wading for kids
  • Beachfront camping
  • Kite flying hotspot
  • Bodega Bay

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